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kriki
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 Posted - 2007-05-17 : 08:34:07
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| I want to create a backup device for the tape drive.So I go in "Server Objects"=>"Backup Devices" and create a new device. Problem is: In "Destination" I can't select "Tape:".The ntbackup.exe program recognizes the tape drive, but SQL2005 not.I have this:-SQL2005 Enterprise edition 64bit.-Tape drive HP StorageWorks Ultrium 960.Someone knows how I can create a backupdevice for the tape?ThanksIF Debugging = removing bugs from program THEN programming := putting bugs in program; |
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rmiao
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
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Posted - 2007-05-17 : 09:50:54
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| Does tape drive attach to sql server? |
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kriki
Starting Member
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Posted - 2007-05-17 : 10:44:20
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| It is attached to the computer, but SQL2005 doesn't recognize it. NTbackup sees the tape.IF Debugging = removing bugs from program THEN programming := putting bugs in program; |
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kriki
Starting Member
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Posted - 2007-05-24 : 07:42:24
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| We used a TSQL-statement to restore the DB but SQL2005 still doesn't recognize the tape.IF Debugging = removing bugs from program THEN programming := putting bugs in program; |
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nheidorn
Starting Member
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Posted - 2007-05-24 : 11:02:10
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| Is your tape drive USB? This article explains how to manually register a tape drive:[url]http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927797/en-us[/url] |
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backup device for tape not possible